2021 GMC SIERRA 2500 Problems & Recalls
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My right headlamp/ turn signal assembly began flashing at random intervals. The high beam would come on and off randomly. The entire assembly would randomly flash along with the turn signal. The headlamp would go on and off randomly. This included switching between setting. High beam, low beam, dayt...
Pulling into a driveway and the truck made a loud clunk and the check engine light, traction control light, and a reduced engine power light came on and the truck came to an abrupt stop. When the gear shift was put into reverse or any forward gear the truck would rev up without touching the gas peda...
The contact owns a 2021 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, the contact was pulling a trailer that he had loaded, and he drove around a curve, the gear shifted down independently, and the trailer pushed the vehicle off the right side, causing him to crash into a post an...
Mileage: 78,000
2021 GMC Sierra 2500HD 6.6L gas 6 speed automatic transmission W/4wd After a brake service job the vehicle will randomly kick on the traction control/ABS and the right front brake will lock up. The steering wheel jerk is violent enough to remove the wheel from the drivers hands. No Traction contr...
When I’m in reverse the up the cameras turn off. On one incident I was backing up and the camera turned off causing me to back up into the wall of my house
The contact owns a 2021 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact received Manufacturer's Recall Number: N232426400, for water intrusion into the electronic gate-release switch. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that six months after the vehicle was repaired, the tailgate failed to operate as intended...
Mileage: 53,000
Parking brake locking up. There is recall on the brake module for my year make and model but my vehicle isn't on the list and I feel it should be. I'm having the same issues as they are. I can't drive it until it is fixed. Very dangerous.
The contact owns a 2021 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V060000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) and the main exterior touchpad switch assembly was replaced. The contact stated that after the recall repair the second exterior touchpad switch assembly...
Mileage: 55,700
Radiator hose connection broke and loose fluid and transmission got broken
While driving down the highway pulling a trailer the truck started to slow down rapidly. We were able to pull to the side of the road before the truck came to a complete stop on its own. From that point forward, we could not get the truck to move forward even in 4WD. Ended up towing the truck bac...
Hard shifting. Back wheels locking up
Known issue and has been attributed to a manufacturing defct, but no recall- Leaking headlight caused damage to headlight- now turn signal and headlight do not work. Entire assembly needs to be replaced, GM / Extended Warranty Company will not cover, this safety part. Head light and turn signal w...
Known issue and has been attributed to a manufacturing defct, but no recall- Leaking headlight caused damage to headlight- now turn signal and headlight do not work. Entire assembly needs to be replaced, GM / Extended Warranty Company will not cover, this safety part. Head light and turn signal w...
Headlight vent failed. Hid control board filled up with moisture. Headlight is flashing like emergency vehicle if it turns on at all.
The front left headlamp assembly low beam light unexpectedly began to flicker repetitively until the vehicle was turned off. In addition, the left front turn signal was failed, but an indication of the failed turn signal was not always present. The headlamp assembly was taken in for replacement at a...
Headlights and turn signals failed. Flickering of various lights (Daytime running lamp, low beam, high beam, turn signals) followed by total failure. 3700 dollar repair at dealer to replace both headlamp assemblies. Barely over miles of warranty, but still in the 3 year warranty time period. Not...
Headlights and turn signals failed. Flickering of various lights (Daytime running lamp, low beam, high beam, turn signals) followed by total failure. 3700 dollar repair at dealer to replace both headlamp assemblies. Barely over miles of warranty, but still in the 3 year warranty time period. Not...
The contact owns a 2021 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated while driving 40-55 MPH, the vehicle started losing motive power. The contact stated while pulling into a nearby independent mechanic shop, the vehicle started jerking significantly and stalled midway. The check engine warning light was ill...
Mileage: 134,000
The contact owns a 2021 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated while driving 40-55 MPH, the vehicle started losing motive power. The contact stated while pulling into a nearby independent mechanic shop, the vehicle started jerking significantly and stalled midway. The check engine warning light was ill...
Mileage: 134,000
Seems to be a known problem according to a google search but brake fluid leaking from brake pedal onto drivers floor mat. Seems to be a bad brake booster according to google and happening for some at a few weeks to a couple months old in the newer ones. I noticed first on my truck around 58,000 mil...
On 11/21/24 noticed passenger headlight day light running light flickering. On 11/22/24 right turn indicator intermittent fast blink, dash message stated turn indicator failure. Once home, inspected passenger headlight assembly. Found DRL, turn signal, and low and high beam head lights were inoperat...
On 11/21/24 noticed passenger headlight day light running light flickering. On 11/22/24 right turn indicator intermittent fast blink, dash message stated turn indicator failure. Once home, inspected passenger headlight assembly. Found DRL, turn signal, and low and high beam head lights were inoperat...
The contact owns a 2021 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated that no visible tailgate was attached, and the contact was unaware if the vehicle had been repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V060000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages); however, the recall had been marked as completed under the VIN. The vehicle...
Mileage: 125,000
I purchased a 2021 GMC Denali 2500 in December 2023. A couple days after purchasing the vehicle I received a message on the dash saying the front camera was not working. I took the vehicle into the dealership where they said they reset the computer and nothing was wrong with the vehicle. One mont...
The contact owns a 2021 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact stated that the message “Vehicle will not Exceed 50 MPH" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and remained for over four months after being diagnos...
Mileage: 50,000
The transmission started lurching and surging power while driving
Smog system check and Engan warning light keeps come on.
Smog system check and Engan warning light keeps come on.
Smog system check and Engan warning light keeps come on.
The contact owns a 2021 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated while driving approximately 25–35 MPH, the tailgate unlatched and opened unexpectedly. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the tailgate opened independently. The contact stated that the tailgate down message was displaye...
Mileage: 49,000
3 year old truck. The left headlight enclosure gained water and caused the whole headlight system to have issues. Water caused the Headlights to Flash high beams (both), turn off and blinkers not to work. This defect the whole side that is effective. This can cause other drivers or the owner to ha...
My tailgate unexpectedly open as I was driving down the road. (2021 GMC 2500 Denali Sierra) This was the second time this has happened and lost things driving down the road. (3 propane tanks and a small grill the first and then an air compressor the second time) Both times it happened I opened and...
The harness that hooks to bumper plug for trailer lighting is not completely water tight. Allows water in and creates buildup that weakens the connection as well as allows the plug wire connection to snap out and push out from the pin. Further inspection it was causing a short in the system. I atte...
The contact owns a 2021 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated that the vehicle was equipped with an engine block heater that he plugged into the vehicle when the weather was below 32 degrees to start the vehicle. The contact stated that he noticed that the engine block heater was causing the GFCI outl...
Mileage: 55,000
While driving the entire dash cluster (speed,rpm etc) turns off entirely, reloads as if truck is just starting with all lights coming off and on, needles cycling max/min. Unable to recreate on command, multiple others reported same issue with no cause/cure listed.
The tailgate latch is not waterproof, and opens on its own sometimes. this can allow things to fall out of your truck.
The tailgate latch is not waterproof, and opens on its own sometimes. this can allow things to fall out of your truck.
The driver side headlamp stopped working, Condensate buildup may be a contributing factor. No accident and vehicle is meticulously maintained. No reason for lamp seals to be damaged or wear. Barely three years old and requires a replacement at $1400 for the part and another $1000 in labor. Out...
The contact owns a 2021 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated that on several occasions while in park(P) with the parking brake engaged, the parking brake warning light was illuminated. The contact also stated that the parking brake would not disengage until the vehicle was shifted into reverse(R). Th...
Mileage: 51,248
Passenger headlight light fills up with moisture resulting in the HID module filling up with water and shorting out. The high beam starts flashing when you try to use your turn signal and eventually the headlights completely stop working. Is a known problem, but GM won’t do anything to help if you...
The owns a 2021 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the RPM revved up to 6,000 RPM. Additionally, the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the contact that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufact...
Mileage: 47,000
The contact owns a 2021 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated while approaching a stop sign and depressing the brake pedal, the brakes were squeaking. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the brake pads needed to be replaced. The brakes on the vehicle were replaced but...
Mileage: 800
The “Service Safety Restraint” alarm goes off continually on my 2021 GMC Sierra 2500HD AT4. The warranty is no longer valid as at the time of occurrence I was at 34,500 miles and when I took it in the warranty had expired due to exceeding 36,000 miles. Extended warranties were not purchased and...
The “Service Safety Restraint” alarm goes off continually on my 2021 GMC Sierra 2500HD AT4. The warranty is no longer valid as at the time of occurrence I was at 34,500 miles and when I took it in the warranty had expired due to exceeding 36,000 miles. Extended warranties were not purchased and...
Hit in the driver side tire, air bags didn’t release. Truck then went up in flames.
Hit in the driver side tire, air bags didn’t release. Truck then went up in flames.
Hit in the driver side tire, air bags didn’t release. Truck then went up in flames.
when driving down the rode the center hood scoop blew off 0
Diesel Exhaust Fluid tank, high pressure
LT245/75R17 I bought these tires on Walmart. com June 2021 and had Walmart install with road hazard and lifetime balance, I returned to Walmart in April 2022 and was told I had a defective tire, that it was coming apart, I can see the fibers around the issue area and soft spongy for approximately 1...
Brake pads have excessive squealing. Squealing implies incorrect pressure to rotor to stop the vehicle, which highly concerns me as an operator. According to the dealer where I reported the issue, there is a technical bulletin that approves replacement of the brake pads for free if reported in fir...
THE TRUCK IS PARKED AT DEALERSHIP
Mileage: 10
THE TRUCK IS PARKED AT DEALERSHIP
Mileage: 10
THE TRUCK IS PARKED AT DEALERSHIP
Mileage: 10